In Johnson County, you’ll select from 3 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Johnson County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Johnson County’s 13,308 residents. 5G reception covers up to 94.55% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Johnson County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Johnson County, IL Top Cell Providers
Starter Phones Designed for Child Safety
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile below
Plans start at $29/mo.
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Built-in Parental Controls | Approved Contacts Only | Parent-Controlled Internet Access
Plans include 5G where available.
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile below
Plans start at $15/mo.
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Mint Mobile provides very affordable plans using the same network as T-Mobile throughout the United States. Learn more about Mint vs. other carriers.
T-Mobile 5G available in Johnson County
Coverage:
97.66% of Johnson County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 94.47% 4G: 79.65% 3G or 2G: 93.57%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Johnson County
T-Mobile covers 97.66% of homes in the county with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Johnson County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
94.47% |
87.09% |
4G |
79.65% |
64.02% |
2G or 3G |
93.57% |
84.86% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 94.47% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #1 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Johnson County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Johnson County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 94.47% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.34% of Johnson County homes. 94.81% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Johnson County
Coverage:
100.00% of Johnson County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 80.03% 4G: 99.56% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Johnson County
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the county with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Johnson County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
80.03% |
61.37% |
4G |
99.56% |
98.28% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 80.03% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Johnson County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Johnson County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 80.03% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.96% of Johnson County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Johnson County
Coverage:
99.92% of Johnson County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 64.55% 4G: 98.21% 3G or 2G: 99.84%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Johnson County
Verizon Wireless covers 99.92% of homes in the county with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Johnson County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
64.55% |
49.74% |
4G |
98.21% |
95.44% |
2G or 3G |
99.84% |
99.55% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 64.55% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 3 for a combination of coverage and speed among Johnson County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Johnson County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 64.55% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.91% of Johnson County homes. 98.58% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Johnson County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Johnson County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Johnson County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Johnson County, IL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Johnson County ranks #2365 out of 3561 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Illinois.
Best Johnson County Cell Provider Key
The southern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the eastern areas of Johnson County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Johnson County, IL: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Johnson County. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 94.47% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Johnson County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Johnson County, IL
If the price of a Johnson County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Johnson County including pre-paid, no-contract plans that start as low as $15 per line. Many of these providers such as Mint, Boost, and Cricket partner with the three major carriers to provide excellent coverage nationwide. With these discount options, the price of your Johnson County wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.
Plans include 5G where available.
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile above
Plans start at $15/mo.
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Mint Mobile provides very affordable plans using the same network as T-Mobile throughout the United States.
These providers all offer excellent coverage at a lower price compared to more well-known brands. Mint is generally regarded as the most affordable provider for unlimited data, with a high "throttle cap" of 35GB. Depending on where you live, you may prefer the AT&T network coverage offered by Cricket. Boost is a good option for international travelers.
Johnson County, IL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Johnson County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Johnson County may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the county. To see coverage for an individual provider, click the provider's availability maps above.
There are several types of mobile coverage to consider when evaluating a carrier’s geographic reliability. 5G is the fastest mobile data connection in Johnson County covering 94.55% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.98% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (13,308 people) and 100.0% of the land (343.7 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Johnson County
Johnson County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Johnson County cover 94.55% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 87.93% or 302.2 square miles of Johnson County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Johnson County comes from T-Mobile with 94.47% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Johnson County
Johnson County 4G Coverage Key
4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Johnson County, 99.69% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.98% is covered by 4G HD voice service. AT&T Wireless has the best 4G network in Johnson County with 99.96% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Johnson County for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the county, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Johnson County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Johnson County land is provided by AT&T Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 94.47% in Johnson County.
- The top estimated average speed in Johnson County, estimated at 67.07, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Counties Near Johnson County
If you live near Johnson County but aren’t technically in the county, or you like to explore the region a lot, your coverage availability and speeds may vary.
Enter your zip code here to find more precise mobile numbers on your exact location. Here are our mobile and cell phone guides for several popular locations in and around Johnson County:
Counties close to Johnson County
- Pope County, IL: worse coverage
- Union County, IL: better coverage
- Hardin County, IL: worse coverage
- Cape Girardeau County, MO: better coverage
- Crittenden County, KY: worse coverage
- Bollinger County, MO: worse coverage
- Webster County, KY: better coverage
- Hopkins County, KY: better coverage
- Madison County, MO: worse coverage
- McLean County, KY: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Johnson County
- Clay County, TN: worse coverage
- Tipton County, IN: better coverage
- Tippah County, MS: worse coverage
- Texas County, OK: worse coverage
- Clinch County, GA: worse coverage
- Clearwater County, MN: worse coverage
- Clearwater County, ID: worse coverage
- Clear Creek County, CO: worse coverage
- Clayton County, IA: worse coverage
- Clay County, WV: worse coverage